by Magnified | Sep 4, 2012 | General Information
If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Approximately 15% of Canadians rely on their own private drinking water supplies. Unlike public drinking water systems...
by Magnified | Aug 26, 2012 | General Information, Uncategorized
A septic system receives, treats and disposes of unwanted wastewater and solids from a building’s plumbing system. Solids are partially broken down into sludge within a septic tank and are separated from effluent (water) and scum (fat, oil and grease). Effluent...
by Magnified | Jul 21, 2012 | General Information
Sump pumps are self-activating electrical pumps that protect homes from moisture intrusion. They are usually installed below basement or crawlspace floors to remove rising groundwater and surface runoff before it has a chance to seep into the home. Accumulated water...
by Magnified | Jul 19, 2012 | Energy
Here are a few helpful tips to save money on your monthly energy bills this season. 1. Do a home energy audit. This survey analyzes your home’s structure, appliances and insulation, as well as your family’s lifestyle. Various companies throughout the GTA...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Infrared Inspections
See more at your home inspection – Choose an Infrared home inspection & see what no one else can see! Introducing Infrared Thermography Services at Lighthouse Home Inspections Toronto. Used for years in law enforcement and government applications, Infrared...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Electrical
A double tapped circuit breaker (Two wires entering the same breaker from two separate circuits) is one of the most common electrical defects that home inspectors find when checking the main electric panel. The problem with putting two wires in a circuit breaker...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Mold
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. Pregnant women, young children & the elderly are at higher risk. There is no practical way to eliminate all mould and...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Asbestos
Asbestos was a popular ingredient in building materials for many years because of its indestructibility, insulating properties, tensile strength and low electrical conductivity. It is still used today, but a distinction is made between more and less dangerous...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Asbestos
WHAT IS ASBESTOS? Asbestos is a generic term describing a number of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have been used in a wide range of products because of their insulating, acoustical, fire protective and chemical resistance properties. According to...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Wiring
Most home purchasers will experience difficulty getting their home insured when Knob & Tube wiring is found to be present. The purpose of this article is to remove some of the myths surrounding this topic & share some facts. Knob & Tube wiring or Open...
